HELENE AKA
*** ***** ****** **** . *******, ON . M3H 4X5 . 647-***-**** .
**********@*****.***
HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS
. More than 2 years professional experience in the financial industry
providing exceptional client service in person and telephone responding
to customer inquiries, explaining and providing information including
resolving customer complaints
. Successfully obtained a Bachelor of Accounting- CMA candidate
. Proficient with computer applications in a Windows based environment
including MS Office, email (Lotus), Simply Accounting, Taxprep, Finance
programs ( POS, Translate, Filogix)
. Superior knowledge of financial and managerial accounting including
bookkeeping & account management
. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
. Exceptional organizational, time management and multitasking ability
. Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret and explain policies
and procedures-related information
. Meticulous and detail-oriented with the capability of working
independently or as a contributing team member
. Fluent in French and English - oral and written
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
French teacher Assistant: Language Assistant, Government Program
2011-2012
Westmount Elementary Public School - Peterborough, ON
. Assisted teachers facilitate an Intensive French Immersion program
funded by the Government of Ontario
. Tutored children individually or in small groups to ensure they fully
understood assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by
teachers
. Encouraged students to use the French language on a daily basis in order
to improve their understanding, communication, vocabulary and grammar
. Discussed students progress, areas of concern and other intellectual
growth related issues with parents, teachers and guardians to resolve
any current or potential conflicts
Freelance Agent (Transcriptionist)
2009-2011
Douglas Hospital (Mental Illness) - Montreal, QC
. Received confidential dictation from doctors on various recording
devices and used headsets to convert dictated materials to written/typed
form accurately
. Returned dictated reports in printed or electronic form for physician's
review and made appropriate adjustments if required
Administrative Agent Feb
2010-Feb 2011
National Bank of Canada (Mortgages and Credit Dept) - Montreal, QC
. Entered data in the management system including account openings,
ensuring accuracy of data was maintained
. Performed general administrative duties such as operating office
machines -photocopiers, scanners, fax machines, voice mail systems,
personal computers-
. Handled mailing procedures, answering telephones, directing calls,
including maintaining an updated filing and database system
. Analyzed data to identify any discrepancies, corrected or adjusted
errors if appropriate and notified management if further action was
required
HELENE AKA 647-***-**** / **********@*****.***
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Administrative Agent (Tax filing period)
Feb-Nov 2009
Demers Beaulne, Sencrl (accountant firm) - Montreal, QC
. Complete bookkeeping responsibilities such as data entry
. Assisted individuals complete their tax returns, ensuring accuracy of
information provided, data entry
. Transmitted tax declarations(T4) to the provincial (Qu bec) and federal
governments providing a copy of the record to the client if requested
and instructed the client of specific mailing procedures
. Received, verified and corrected code errors in transmitted declarations
. Maintained updated and accurate filing systems based on the
classification of clients' tax declaration
. Advised clients of their tax return refund, including direct bank
deposit options
. Instructed clients on specific remittance payment procedures to the
Quebec and federal governments
. Performed general administrative duties as required
Client Service Representative/Cashier
Mar 2008- Feb 2009
Insta-Ch que (Money Mart) and Western Union - Montreal, QC
. Responsible for verifying daily entries and bill payments in order to
ensure end of the day reconciliation
. Maintained a safe work environment including establishing procedures for
the transfer and control of assets
. Issued pre-paid credit cards, processed money transfers including
international (sending and receiving) and money order deliveries
. Cashed clients' cheques by contacting appropriate financial institutions
to assess the cheques' validity and availability of funds
. Opened client accounts/files for new customers
Client Service Representative
2007-2008
Teleperformance (HBC credit card) - Montreal, QC
. Contacted existing account holders via telephone to promote HBC
insurance services (i.e. health, loss of employment, death) designed to
assist with payment arrangements in the case of emergencies
Telemarketing Agent
Jan-Apr 2007
UQAM Foundation (Non-Profit) - Montreal, QC
. Contacted and advised University alumni via telephone of the financial
campaigns and research projects underway
. Accepted and processed donations and issued tax receipts accordingly
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Accounting 2011
Universit du Qu bec Montr al - Montr al, QC
Economics Certificate 2004
Universit de Montr al (University of Montreal) - Montr al, QC
ACHIEVEMENTS
. Accounting simulation and participation in the CMA case competition
2007
. Participated in the University of Quebec at Montreal tax clinic
2007
. Volunteered at Ste C cile de Villeray Church
2005
. Completed English workshops at the University of Montreal
2004